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My brother passed away and I am his sole heir. He didn’t own any property and had €4,000 in his bank account. Am I required to file an inheritance tax return?

Yes. The law requires you to file an inheritance tax return because you are a collateral-line heir and the estate’s value exceeds €3,000 (Article 800 of the French General Tax Code). The inheritance return must include all assets and liabilities of the estate and be submitted to the tax authorities…
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My nephews renounced their father's estate 10 years ago. Their grandfather passed away last year. His house has just been sold. Can they perceive the share that should have gone to their father?

Yes. Article 754 paragraph 4 of the Civil Code provides that one can represent the person whose inheritance has been renounced. Even if the children have renounced the estate of their predeceased father, they can re present him in the estate of their grandfather.
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I wish to grant a loan of €60,000 to one of my children Am I obliged to call on my notary to draw up the loan contract?

No, but it is preferable. In accordance with article 1359 of the civil code, a writing is required when the sum lent is greater than 1500 €. The use of a notary is recommended to avoid any dispute, especially between your heirs. Indeed, you are assured that the deed will…
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It is a matter of public knowledge that I am my father’s daughter, but he never acknowledged me. He passed away last year. The notary tells me that I am not his heir unless a legal parent-child relationship is established. What does this mean?

To be considered an heir, you must be officially designated as his daughter. Since he can no longer acknowledge you, you may establish possession of status either by a notarised affidavit (Article 310-1 of the French Civil Code) or by a court judgment (Article 330 of the French Civil Code)…
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